Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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